{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lee M Thurston Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3810240,"projectId":9605389,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity means more than you know. My students still get excited over something as simple as a perfectly sharpened pencil, and moments like that remind me how much the little things truly matter. Their enthusiasm for learning and their appreciation makes every day rewarding.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you've helped provide help to make our classroom more welcoming and accessible to all students. Pencils and markers empower students to write, create, and express their ideas with confidence. Tissues and wipes help us maintain a clean, healthy space where everyone can focus. And yes—those small treats can turn a tough day around or make a tiny victory feel extra special.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students won't have to worry about whether they have what they need. Instead, they'll be able to focus fully on learning, growing, and discovering new things about themselves and the world around them. Your support helps us create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where every student can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the power of simple supplies to make a big impact. 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Without donor's like you, we could not do this.","fullyFundedDate":1748279497692,"projectUrl":"project/feminine-products-are-needed/9103520/","projectTitle":"Feminine Products are Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2887171_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460724342137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-ferris"},{"teacherId":3686892,"projectId":8612395,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, which provided materials and supplies for sketch notebooks in our AP Psychology class. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in how students engage with complex content—and more importantly, how they retain it.\r\n\r\nThese sketch notebooks have become a powerful learning tool in our classroom. 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Your support means more than just the purchase of a classroom tool—it represents encouragement, engagement, and the belief that every student deserves a creative and inspiring learning experience.\r\n\r\nIn our AP Psychology class, we constantly look for ways to make abstract concepts more tangible and memorable. The button maker has already become an exciting part of that journey. This tool helped make learning feel fun, personal, and meaningful for my last 2 graduating classes.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped make this possible, and I can't thank you enough for supporting our classroom, our creativity, and most importantly—our students.","fullyFundedDate":1669771805672,"projectUrl":"project/bragging-buttons/7011252/","projectTitle":"Bragging Buttons","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3686892_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469047177652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aguilar-science"},{"teacherId":7825090,"projectId":8270891,"letterContent":"At first glance, a box of tissues may seem like a small or simple item. Yet, in the daily life of a classroom, it quickly becomes one of the most essential supplies. As the seasons shift and the fall months arrive, we all know that colds, sniffles, and allergies are never far behind. Having tissues on hand ensures that my students can stay comfortable, maintain good hygiene, and keep their focus on learning rather than their runny noses. It also helps keep our classroom environment healthier, minimizing the spread of germs and creating a more pleasant space for everyone. What might look like an everyday supply truly plays a major role in keeping our learning environment safe, welcoming, and focused.","fullyFundedDate":1716679731130,"projectUrl":"project/a-nose-in-need-indeed/8270891/","projectTitle":"A Nose in Need Indeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doede","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7825090"},{"teacherId":6066684,"projectId":7461425,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donations. Thank you for helping to support our Counseling Therapy Dog Support project! \r\n\r\nWorking with a dog to provide animal assisted interventions in the high school counseling office is a truly rewarding and amazing experience! We are constantly witnessing the power of the human-animal bond and how they have the ability to help students turn a rough day around! \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and donations to our project! 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We are incredibly grateful for your support and donations to our project!\r\n\r\nFeel free to check out Monty in action on Instagram @Montythetherapydog.","fullyFundedDate":1691072883024,"projectUrl":"project/therapy-dog-treats-toys-and-supplies/7190226/","projectTitle":"Therapy Dog Treats, Toys and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Annie Hann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6066684_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668807694892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anniehann"},{"teacherId":2887171,"projectId":9098002,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for your donation. I have so many students at so many different levels. When they come into my room, my goal is to make sure I can meet each students where they are and to help them to grow and learn.\r\n\r\nThese tools are allowing students to learn to count money, to make change and to understand what money is and how to manage it. I had originally thought it would help my students who needed the most support but I have found that all my students are engaging and \"playing\" while learning.\r\n\r\nWithout you, this would not be possible.","fullyFundedDate":1738784470585,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-about-money-helps-us-learn-more/9098002/","projectTitle":"Teaching About Money Helps Us Learn More","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2887171_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460724342137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-ferris"},{"teacherId":5730079,"projectId":8888016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to the Thurston High School library. Because of your support, we were able to purchase a rich collection of books written by African American authors—stories that reflect the experiences, culture, and voices of our students.\r\n\r\nThese books have made a powerful impact. Our students now have the opportunity to see themselves in the stories they read. They are finding characters who look like them, share similar experiences, and inspire them to dream, learn, and grow. Your gift has helped us build not only a more diverse library but also a more inclusive and empowering space for our young readers.\r\n\r\nDuring February for Black History Month, the English Language Department brought their students to the library for all students to read a novel by an African American author. Your donation impacted the entire student body.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support in helping us nurture a love of reading and a strong sense of identity in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1738883233142,"projectUrl":"project/representation-of-african-american-voice/8888016/","projectTitle":"Representation of African American Voices Through Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patty Denton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5730079_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649963694322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ths"},{"teacherId":7825090,"projectId":8765257,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my classroom with much needed sanitary item for this cold and flue season! Having to sit through a class without tissues was one of my fears in high school. As a result of your donations my students have more than enough tissues! We also have access to hand sanitizer and wipes to make sure that our room stays clean. Even with 100+ students coming in and out each day. As a new mom knowing that my students are healthy and able to keep their personal areas clean go a long way to settle my mind with a newborn at home.","fullyFundedDate":1735511790583,"projectUrl":"project/germ-free-fall/8765257/","projectTitle":"Germ Free Fall!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doede","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7825090"},{"teacherId":2887171,"projectId":8793389,"letterContent":"My classes were SO excited when the new budgeting games were delivered. The truth is, being an adult is hard and trying to imagine your life in the future is even harder. Using tools like games and interactives allows students to have fun while learning.\r\n\r\nWe now have enough games that the students can play in smaller groups. Since everyone can be involved and participate it makes it even more meaningful. We have also used the game board for the students to create their own games that they share in order to build their personal finance skills.\r\n\r\nMy goal in my classroom is to make learning fun and your donation helped to make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1735238662723,"projectUrl":"project/personal-finance-comes-to-life/8793389/","projectTitle":"Personal Finance Comes to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2887171_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460724342137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-ferris"},{"teacherId":9525737,"projectId":8786278,"letterContent":"This is the 2nd year of our esports program, and we were fortunate enough to receive gaming equipment through a grant obtained by our IT department. 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